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CIRCA 1870
Details
A SET OF VICTORIAN BRASS POSTAL SCALES
CIRCA 1870
The bowfront plinth applied with two plaques engraved with postal rates, including seven weights, one engraved 'A.W. Hamson Esqr/JANUARY/1870'; together with a pine letter box, 20th century, hinged cover enamelled 'LETTERS' on a brass plaque; and a blotter
The scales, 7¾ in. (19.7 cm.) high; 14 1/8 in. (35.7 cm) wide; 11¾ in. (29.8 cm.) deep (2)
CIRCA 1870
The bowfront plinth applied with two plaques engraved with postal rates, including seven weights, one engraved 'A.W. Hamson Esqr/JANUARY/1870'; together with a pine letter box, 20th century, hinged cover enamelled 'LETTERS' on a brass plaque; and a blotter
The scales, 7¾ in. (19.7 cm.) high; 14 1/8 in. (35.7 cm) wide; 11¾ in. (29.8 cm.) deep (2)
Provenance
The scales and letter box, The late Earl of Sefton, Croxteth Hall, Liverpool, Christie's House Sale, 17-21 September 1973, lot 342 (part), from 'The School Room.'
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